Main Entry:

¹tex·ture

Pronunciation:

\ˈteks-chər\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Latin textura, from textus, past participle of texere to weave — more at technical

Date:

1578

1 a: something composed of closely interwoven elements ; specifically : a woven cloth b: the structure formed by the threads of a fabric2 a: essential part : substance b: identifying quality : character3 a: the disposition or manner of union of the particles of a body or substance b: the visual or tactile surface characteristics and appearance of something <the texture of an oil painting>4 a: a composite of the elements of prose or poetry <all these words…meet violently to form a texture impressive and exciting — John Berryman> b: a pattern of musical sound created by tones or lines played or sung together5 a: basic scheme or structure b: overall structure

— tex·tur·al \-chə-rəl\ adjective

— tex·tur·al·ly \-rə-lē\ adverb

— tex·tured \-chərd\ adjective

— tex·ture·less \-chər-ləs\ adjective